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World’s tallest timber apartment tower to be built in Zanzibar

28-storey Burj Zanzibar would be Africa’s first sustainable high-rise

ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA – EQS Newswire – 4 October 2022 – The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology. Named Burj Zanzibar – “burj” meaning tower in Arabic – the spectacular high-rise is designed to reach 96 metres in height. Dubbed “vertical green village”, it would represent an iconic landmark not only for the island but for the whole of Africa and a global environmental milestone, being the first timber structure worldwide of such proportions. The design of the mixed-use apartment and commercial building, in a playful beehive style with breathtaking ocean views, was unveiled to the public in Muscat, Oman on 1 October. Dutch-born architect Leander Moons, responsible for the concept, said: “Burj Zanzibar is not just an outstanding building but a new ecosystem for the future of living”.

The residential tower with 266 residences is to be located in Fumba Town, East Africa’s pioneering eco-town developed by German-led engineering firm CPS. Categorised as a strategic investment and fully supported by the Zanzibar government, the growing city near the capital, where foreigners are allowed to buy, stretches along a 1.5-kilometre seashore on the southwest coast. “Burj Zanzibar will be the highlight and natural continuation of our efforts to provide sustainable housing in Africa, thereby empowering local employment and businesses”, elaborated CPS CEO Sebastian Dietzold in Muscat.

With turquoise seas, white sandy beaches and a UNESCO-protected historic Stone Town, Zanzibar recorded 15% annual growth in tourism in recent years and 6.8% economic growth. Earlier this year, the semi-autonomous archipelago, 35 kilometres off the coast of Tanzania, stretched its wings also into another direction, launching an initiative to attract African tech companies with a total worth of six billion dollars.

Benefits of timber

Timber is the oldest building material in the world. As timber technology, it currently enjoys a renaissance because of its environmental benefits and longevity. New timber products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam are considered the building material of the future. One cubic metre of wood binds half a ton of carbon dioxide, whereas conventional concrete construction is responsible for 25% of CO2 emissions.

Once realised, Burj Zanzibar would be the highest timber building in the world and Africa’s first high-rise ever in this innovative technology. A few weeks ago the 86.6-metre Ascent Tower in Milwaukee, US, was certified as the world’s tallest timber hybrid building by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Africa’s highest conventional skyscraper is a 385-metre office tower named “Iconic Tower” in Egypt, still under construction.

Tanzania’s top skyscraper is the 157-metre Ports Authority building in Dar es Salaam. The world’s tallest conventional building is Burj Khalifa in Dubai with 828 metres.

Consortium of specialists from New York to Switzerland

Burj Zanzibar is planned as a hybrid timber tower. A steel-reinforced concrete core is designed to meet all required fire and life safety standards. The project is to be executed by a consortium of leading specialists from Switzerland, Austria, Germany, South Africa, Tanzania and the US. Green roof gardens and planted balconies further reduce the carbon footprint of the building. “Burj Zanzibar will be a widely visible new landmark for Zanzibar and beyond, not only because of its appearance but because of its construction method”, said architect Leander Moons during the launch event.

Set to promote locally available wood as a building material, Tanzania and its vast land resources for agroforestry would also benefit from the ambitious green mega tower. A large forest development in central Tanzania near Iringa already covers twice the size of New York; “an enlarged forest industry could create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the East African country”, said CPS Director Dietzold.

Playful, elegant style fitting any culture

The playful architectural style – reminiscent of a beehive with honeycombs – combines modern urban trends with local culture. “Panorama windows, closed-in green loggias and a modular layout will enhance the green nature of the tower and allow for flexible apartment floor plans, tailor-made for any cultural preferences”, explained lead architect Moons. Residents can have their outdoor garden even on the top floor.

Representing a young, vibrant and most of all sustainable lifestyle, the building allocates a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and deluxe penthouses. The elegant tower stands on a terraced podium with shared and private gardens , shops and a common pool. Sizes of units range from studios starting at $79,900 to a vast penthouse with a private pool on the 26th floor at $950,880. “As a global architectural highlight the Burj Zanzibar will be setting a new benchmark of building in the 21st century”, CPS director Sebastian Dietzold concluded.

Credits:

Burj Zanzibar – The Art of Urban Living
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
CPS ZANZIBAR LTD
Zanzibar, Tanzania www.cps.africa

CONCEPT
LEANDER MOONS INC
New York, United States www.laud.nl

ARCHITECTURE
OMT architects GmbH
Berlin, Germany www.omt-architects.com

Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel Architekten GmbH
Stuttgart, Germany www.bhundf.com

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
KNIPPERS HELBIG advanced engineering
Stuttgart, Germany www.knippershelbig.com

BUILDING SERVICES
ZUTARI
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania www.zutari.com

FIRE and LIFE-SAFETY
IGNIS fire design consulting
Zurich, Switzerland www.ignis-consulting.eu

KSI smart brandschutz
Zurich, Switzerland www.ksi-brandschutz.ch

QUANTITY SURVEYOR
WEBB URONU & PARTNERS Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

TIMBER COMPONENTS and ASSEMBLY
BINDERHOLZ
Fügen, Austria www.binderholz.com
VOLKS.HOUSE
Zanzibar Town, Tanzania www.volks.house

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Image 1: https://bit.ly/3RwIiC2 Iconic landmark for the tropics: Burj Zanzibar, designed in climate-friendly cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam technology, acts as a cold and heat insulator, and does not lose its structural strength under fire. Precision technology allows for prefab CLT buildings to be assembled at a speed of one floor per week. (Render by CPS)

Image 2: https://bit.ly/3SNOkPK Green power tower: 96 metre-high, the planned Burj Zanzibar would be a landmark beyond Fumba Town. The growing eco-development on Zanzibar’s southwest coast already harbours more than 1,000 residential units and will eventually be home to 20,000 inhabitants. Sales of Burj Zanzibar units have commenced; construction could begin end 2023/2024 (Render by CPS)

Tanzania’s top skyscraper is the 157-metre Ports Authority building in Dar es Salaam. The world’s tallest conventional building is Burj Khalifa in Dubai with 828 metres.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CPS Zanzibar Limited.

Hashtag: #CPSZanzibar

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About CPS:

CPS is a Tanzanian-based real estate company with a German background developing vibrant, affordable urban communities. The focus is on sustainability and the empowerment of local businesses. CPS currently implements two large building projects in Zanzibar, with further African projects in planning. Fumba Town is the fastest growing urban development in Tanzania with permaculture landscaping, 94% waste-recycling, health care, educational facilities and a total volume of $400 million to eventually house 20,000 people. The Soul is Zanzibar’s first-ever residential leisure resort along the East Coast of the tropical tourism island with hundreds of holiday apartments. Zanzibar already has a factory for prefabricated cross-laminated timber houses (Volks.house Ltd.) employing 80 workers. CPS founders Sebastian Dietzold, his wife Katrin and his brother Tobias Dietzold hail from Leipzig and have lived in Tanzania for decades.

Lao Academic Honored for His Contributions to Japanese Language Education

Vice Dean, Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos receive a Certificate of Commendation from Japan’s Foreign Minister.

Mixay Soukchaleun, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos, received a Certificate of Commendation from Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa last week.

Laos Hosts Young Hacker Competition to Platform Best People in the Field

Participants at the Lao Young Hacker competition.

The winning team will represent Laos in the 6th Cyber SEA Game in Thailand next month, which will bring together the best people in the field of cybersecurity. 

AIA Elite Funds marked its third-year anniversary with strong Assets Under Management (AUM) growth for the affluent segment with AIA Elite strategy

Returns on AIA Elite Funds among the industry’s top quartile with significant AUM growth achieved within 3 years

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 October 2022 – AIA Singapore marked the third anniversary of AIA Elite Funds by delivering strong performance for customers, including making it in the top quartile[1] among its peer group of funds by achieving one of the highest annualised net returns and significant asset under management (AUM) growth in Singapore. As of end August 2022, the AIA Elite Adventurous Fund being the largest fund within the AIA Elite portfolio, achieved annualised returns of 7.37%, based on a three-year period. Total AUM of AIA Elite Funds is over S$900 million, representing average annual growth rate of more than 400% over the last three years. The AIA Elite Adventurous Fund accounts for approximately 70% of total AUM reflecting quality investment management.

Till today, the innovative AIA Elite Funds remains Singapore’s only ILP funds offering customers access to a unique proposition managed by the professional stewardship of the world’s finest institutional investors; Baillie Gifford, Capital Group, Wellington Management, and BlackRock – powered by AIA’s investment management capabilities.

Liu Chun Yen, Chief Investment Officer, AIA Singapore and member of the Sustainability in Insurance Committee (SIC) in Singapore says, “Aligning with AIA’s Elite strategy, we launched the AIA Elite Funds in 2019 to address the crucial gap for the affluent to meet both their wealth creation goals and protection needs, based on their respective investment time horizon. The success of our strategy led to the launch of multiple innovative Investment Linked Plans (ILPs) in 2022 alone. This includes AIA Elite Secure Income, the first-in-market affordable, capital guaranteed ILP, and AIA Platinum Wealth Legacy, the first-in-market ILP with no lapse privilege benefit till up to age 100. Both products provide customers access to AIA Elite Funds.”

“Today’s concerns about rising inflation and cost of living also underscore the importance of protecting and growing wealth wisely. At AIA Singapore, we are well-placed to continue providing customers a sustainable way of achieving this through our AIA Elite Funds, helping them with wealth accumulation, management and protection while mitigating unfavourable economic headwinds.”

Through strong collaboration with strategic partners and leveraging AIA Singapore’s proven expertise and capabilities, the company is also co-developing and carefully curating more customised solutions which are aligned with sustainable themes for the long-term within the AIA Elite Funds. The multi-layer value creation chain is focused on driving long-term investments while remaining nimble to make opportunistic investments which provide value and quality.

The AIA Elite Funds were launched in 2019 through the AIA Platinum Wealth Elite plan to address a critical gap for the affluent; a single plan to meet both their wealth creation goals and protection needs based on their respective investment time horizon. There are 3 different portfolios in USD and SGD respectively – AIA Elite Conservative, AIA Elite Balanced, and AIA Elite Adventurous – offered under various plans including the AIA Platinum Wealth Elite, AIA Platinum Retirement Elite, AIA Platinum Wealth Legacy, AIA Elite Secure Income and AIA Pro Achiever, catering to the diverse needs and risk profiles of AIA customers.

AIA Singapore reaffirmed its focus on wealth protection and management earlier this year by launching a new proposition Wealthbeing by AIA – the pairing of wealth and well-being – as the company continues to accelerate efforts to meet the underserved needs of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) to grow their wealth for the long-term while protecting their lifestyles from market volatility as well as unexpected life events. It is forecasted that by 2030, the number of millionaires in Singapore as a share of its population will exceed that of the United States, China or any other economy in the Asia Pacific region[2].

To this end, AIA Investments, manages over US$330 billion of assets[3] and has one of the largest teams in the Asia-Pacific region, with over 250 investment professionals, focused on delivering superior long-term sustainable returns for its clients.

For more information on the AIA Elite Funds, please visit: https://www.aia.com.sg/en/help-support/funds-information/aia-elite-funds.html


[1] Information is based on Morningstar USD Aggressive Allocation peer comparison category, as of 31 August 2022

[2] https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/singapore-will-have-more-millionaires-per-population-vs-us-and-china-by-2030-hsbc

[3] As of 30 June 2021

Hashtag: #AIASingapore

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$302 billion as of 30 June 2022.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 40 million individual policies and over 17 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code “1299” with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: “AAGIY”).

Notes:
1. Hong Kong SAR refers to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
2. Macau SAR refers to Macau Special Administrative Region.

All Treats No Tricks — Sweep Up Huge Savings On iShopChangi’s Sitewide Sales this October in Singapore

iShopChangi celebrates October with a myriad of exciting deals to indulge in. Expect up to 20% off in sitewide discounts, on top of category deals up to 18% off, plus close to 80% off on brands like Mayer. Be bowled over by a continuous stream of amazing offers all month long.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 October 2022 – From 1 – 31 October 2022, Be Bowled Over on iShopChangi with exciting sitewide offerings for both travellers and non-travellers alike. From beauty products to electronics to household appliances, enjoy unparalleled deals ranging from exclusive merchandise releases to discounts of close to 80% off.

Sitewide Deals You Will Not Want To Miss

Starting with the much-anticipated sitewide 10.10 Flash Sale, which will then segue into a Deepavali Sale, and further cemented by the monthly PayDay Sale, it will undoubtedly be a scintillating time shopping. Lock in the discount codes below and cart out your favourite products at a steal!

Sitewide 10.10 Flash Sales (For Non-travellers Only)
Period: 6 – 12 October 2022
Code Description
1010FLASH12 12% off with no minimum spend, capped at S$50.
1010FLASH18 18% off S$400, capped at S$100.
Limited-time, limited-quantity only S$100 deals up for grabs.
New and existing users enjoy an additional S$5 Changi Pay voucher.
Deepavali Long Weekend (For Travellers Only)
Period: 19 – 31 October 2022
Code Description
DIWALITR10 10% off S$350, capped at S$50.
DIWALITR18 18% off S$800, capped at S$150.
PayDay Sale (For Non-travellers Only)
Period: 25 – 31 October 2022
Code Description
PAYDAY12 12% off S$300, with no discount cap.
PAYDAY20 20% off S$1,000, with no discount cap.
PAYDAY18CP 18% off S$300, cap at S$80 with use of Changi Pay


Save more dollars during the 10.10 Flash Sale with Redbreast 12-Year-Old Irish Whiskey, going at S$108, a good 22% off its usual price of S$138; with its rich and nutty nose, spicy body, and long finish, it will be the highlight spirit of the month. Additionally, treat yourself to Kinohimitsu’s Bundle of Five, which is now going at S$100, 58% off its usual S$239.50. Comprising 34 bottles of 75g each, the bundle features two boxes of Bird’s Nest with Fruity Camellia Tea 8’s, two boxes of Bird’s Nest with Ginseng 6’s and one box of Bird’s Nest with Red Dates & Wolfberries 6’s.

Category Deals To Begin Your Year-End Revelry

With Halloween just round the corner and the pressure to doll-up for year-end parties mounting, iShopChangi has just the irresistible deal for you. Anytime in October, snap up the exclusive Clé de Peau Beauté Correcting Cream Veil Duo Set for its purifying effects, at S$200, 31% off the original S$288. Not to mention The Intensive Serum Foundation and Brush Set by Bobbi Brown, which is going at S$105, 40% off its regular retail price of S$174 — no doubt an exquisite bargain.

Knock off even more from your cart with these spellbinding discount codes on beauty products throughout the month.

Bewitched by Beauty (For Non-travellers Only)
Period: 1 – 31 October 2022
Code Description
BEWITCH14 14% off S$200, capped at S$40.
BEWITCH18 18% off S$450, capped at S$90.
Bewitched by Beauty (For Travellers Only)
Period: 1 – 18 October 2022
Code Description
SHOPBEAUTY10 10% off S$300, capped at S$50.

Let’s not forget to lift the spirits as the end of the year approaches. Have your pre-drinks ready with Balvenie’s 12-Year-Old Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky – enjoy the peatiness of this beloved whisky at just S$125, 11% off its usual S$140. Alternatively, indulge in this bundle of The Singleton Dufftown 12-Year-Old. This smooth, naturally rich Speyside Scotch has a sweet, fruity note and a warmth of toasted nuts, which will delight shoppers who’ll find it going at S$189, a 25% off the original S$255. Drop in a discount code for further savings on an extensive selection of wines and spirits online.

Pre-Drinks With Us (For Non-travellers Only)
Period: 14 – 24 October 2022
Code Description
PREDRINKS15 15% off S$350, capped at S$60.

From 4 – 30 October, enjoy close to 80% off on top of tax-absorbed prices with Mayer online on iShopChangi, featuring bundle deals from the newly-released Iron Man series and Mayer’s perennial bestsellers. Check out with limited-time only store-wide vouchers going up to S$35 off, then continue the shopping spree at Changi Airport Terminal 3’s Mayer x iShopChangi pop-up activation where you can collect your purchases immediately while redeeming an exclusive S$10 off*.

Options like the Disney x Mayer Air Purifier and Disney x Mayer Multicooker bundles will be available for purchase too. Priced at the highly enticing S$99 for both a Disney-themed air purifier and multicooker – 50% off the original S$197, this bundle is sure to be a hit. Look out for the Mayer 5.5L Stand Mixer + Disney x Mayer Electronic Kitchen Scale going at S$199, 64% off the usual S$559. What’s better than preparing your favourite Halloween goodies with (or for) your loved ones with this ‘adorabowl’ set?

iShopChangi x Mayer Omni-activation (For Non-travellers Only)
Period: 4 – 30 October 2022
Promo Description
Mayer vouchers Enjoy the following Mayer store promotions:
S$5 off no min spend or,
12% off S$150 spend, capped at S$30.
S$10 voucher Exclusive iShopChangi S$10 voucher* available at Changi Airport Terminal 3 activation

*Selected Mayer products only. T&Cs apply.

A Celebration for Both Travellers and Non-Travellers

Both travellers and non-travellers can further enjoy an additional S$20 off S$80 on first purchases and up to a 3% rebate with a Changi Rewards membership. A S$5 welcome voucher awaits for new sign-ups on Changi Pay too.

Travellers may place their orders between 30 days in advance and up to 12 hours before flying, and pick up their purchases from the Collection Centres across the departure halls of all terminals at Singapore Changi Airport. Alternatively, spend S$59 and enjoy delivery in Singapore. Till 31 December, they can also redeem 7% off at the checkout, with no minimum spend, capped at S$50, with the code <FLY7>, which can be applied up to three times per customer.

Non-travellers can cart out at tax and duty-absorbed prices on iShopChangi and have their items delivered to them for free when they spend at least S$59 and provide a Singapore residential address for delivery.

The Tainan City Bureau of Tourism is ready for the recovery of Tourism in Tainan – The Ba Jia Jiang appears in Vietnam, hoping to see more tourists coming to Tainan

TAINAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 4 October 2022 – The TripBarometer Global Report indicated that 57% of travelers pay more attention to the local history and culture and 42% of Asian travelers prefer countries rich in culture and humanities, which would refer to cities like Kyoto, Chiang Mai, and Tainan.

Exposure from Outdoor Advertisement in Vietnam
Exposure from Outdoor Advertisement in Vietnam

Tainan, located in the southern part of Taiwan, is where everything started for Taiwan and has a long history and culture, and the City is also named by Michelin as a “food capital.” Tainan is only 80 minutes on the HSR from Taoyuan International Airport, and only a 50-minute drive from Kaohsiung International Airport.

Tainan is the only city that has preserved this 400-year-old religious ceremony as the “Ba Jia Jiang” drives away evil and blesses people. With COVID-19 raging on throughout the world, Tainan’s “Ba Jia Jiang” appears in other countries to showcase its charm while offering blessings.

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said that Tainan is the capital of tourism and the city has been actively making improvements to match international tourism. Even with the impact of COVID-19, Tainan is still one of the few cities with improving tourism. Kuo Chen-hui, director of Tainan City Bureau of Tourism, said that the business visas are already available to visitors, and Taiwan will soon issue tourism visas. To promote the tourism of the City, the Tainan City Government has not only worked hard to promote its tourism online, but also cooperates with various Asian countries’ big cities to promote Tainan, showcase the beautiful city, and welcome tourists once the borders have been reopened. Not only was “Someday or One Day” filmed in Tainan, the colorful nature of the “Ba Jia Jiang” provides people with options other than Taipei and Kaohsiung! Come and experience the culture and charm of Tainan in the 1990s!

Hashtag: #TainanCityGovernment

BookSmart24: New app for environmentally conscious travel finds the lowest CO2 route to the desired destination

LONDON, UK – Newsaktuell – 3 October 2022 – While existing travel websites primarily display the cheapest or fastest travel option, the new BookSmart24 app also finds the most CO2- and emission-efficient variant for the chosen route. The platform enables users to make smart and responsible booking decisions and to realize that traveling in an environmentally conscious manner does not necessarily have to be more expensive.

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“SmartChoice” is the optimal option for your trip. Global Multimodal Mobility.
(C) BookSmart24.com

SmartChoice: CO2-reduced travel does not have to be more expensive

BookSmart24 puts the avoidance of CO2 and other harmful emissions in the foreground. The result is the BookSmart24 SmartChoice: It shows users how to make a comfortable and at the same time environmentally friendly and cost-saving booking decision. Thanks to the clear and simple operation of the app, the end consumer receives information on the environmental impact of his or her journey and also sees at a glance: flying more environmentally conscious does not mean that it has to be much more expensive.The cost difference to the more CO2-efficient route is often only slight.

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The new environmentally friendly travel booking app for global markets. BookSmart. Travel Responsibly.

SmartChoice prefers routes with the lowest CO2 impact and is constantly developing further

The platform calculates and compares prices, travel duration, and the individual CO2 impact of each route based on proprietary algorithms. SmartChoice prioritizes and recommends the routes with the lowest carbon footprint while ensuring that fares and trip durations remain within an average value expected for the route in question. SmartChoice is constantly evolving and adapting to the fast changing mobility industry by taking into account additional parameters such as biofuels or the sustaiability of airports or train stations. A so far worldwide unique concept.

Next step: Offers for world-wide high-speed train services

For now, BookSmart24 offers its services for air routes. Soon, the focus will also be on high-speed trains around the world, which will be included in SmartChoice. This will provide consumers with combined offers from train and flight connections. The basic structure for a global high-speed train GDS (Global Distribution System) have already been installed on the platform and the service will be available soon. In a further step, urban multi-mobility concepts (public transport, car sharing, etc.) will be integrated into the platform in order to offer sustainable door-to-door travel worldwide.

The goal: to establish BookSmart24 as the leading global reference platform for more sustainable travel.

Hashtag: #BookSmart24

500 Global and Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) Unveil 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan’s Second Cohort of Startups for Demo Day

20 early-stage tech startups from Taiwan and across the world will take the stage to present their businesses to a curated global audience.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 3 October 2022 – 500 Global, a leading multi-stage venture capital firm, will be hosting demo day for the 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan with TTA 2022. On October 28th, 20 startups will present their solutions in a range of sectors, including digital health, Future of Work, and Web3, to a curated global audience of industry stakeholders, corporate leaders, and partners.

The accelerator program represents 500 Global’s continued support of Taiwanese startups, as well as startups looking to expand into Taiwan. The firm oversaw the selection of pre-seed and seed stage tech startups that have developed prototypes with early traction. Over eight weeks, they underwent comprehensive training, tailored mentorship, and curated networking events.

“We’re proud of this year’s cohort and the businesses they’ve created to solve various industry gaps. Seeing the potential of these startups reaffirms 500 Global’s commitment to highlighting Taiwan as a destination for innovative technology. We look forward to showcasing them in front of a curated global audience on this much anticipated demo day,” says Tony Wang, Managing Partner at 500 Global.

The accelerator program received close to 200 applications, before being narrowed down to 12 Taiwanese and 8 international startups. The latter hail from Hong Kong, Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Canada, and Indonesia.

Demo Day will take place virtually on Friday, October 28, at 10am (GMT + 8). Please register your interest here for an opportunity to view the startups showcase.

Meet the Startups

AlleyPin

AlleyPin provides digital technologies and marketing solutions that empower clinics to succeed in digital transformation.

AREIX (OlaWealth)

Areix provides investech solutions. Its Web3 trading app, OlaWealth is built to empower novice traders to trade cryptos like a pro with a few clicks by tracking verified top traders and whale signals.

BeautyFact

A social ecommerce marketplace for people with skin problems to be matched with customized skincare solutions by using validated community recommendations and our extensive ingredient database.

Blueberry Tech

Integrated retail app for SMB retailers to run offline, online, and social media sales channels.

BRICKS

A Low-code/No-code platform for building interactive applications with real-time data integration on digital signage and kiosk in seconds.

Earthgen Tech

Solves the problem of pesticide spraying with drone technology and platform services.

Fairphonic

Digital Rights Management Solution empowering music rights holders to detect, analyze and optimize digital royalties’ income.

Fanagment (Fanddle)

Global e-commerce platform connecting fans and celebrities.

Firstory

Enables each individual podcaster to scale their business.

Imgoodie

Helps organizers manage group events by securing the best time and place with an idea generator, interactive invite, and booking service.

Guidoor

Guidoor is a mobile app for creating NFT business cards. Users exchange more value from networking by attaching incentives or discounts to business cards.

HomeXin

A marketplace that connects patients and families to reliable, on-demand caregiving services.

Hunger

A digitalization software for the beauty industry, that offers businesses an all-in-one platform for CRM, reservations, and POS, which helps to increase customer loyalty.

Jmem tek

Guardian of IC Security.

Labfront

A digital biomarkers SaaS helping health researchers collect and analyze real-world physiological data from wearable devices (e.g. smartwatches) through our no-code CRM-for-research-studies.

SCiKET

A marketplace for science and technology where customers can buy low price supplies through highly efficient processes for their R&D work and productions.

Seekrtech

Seekrtech’s app Forest helps people struggling to focus, improve their attention and pursue their goals by providing personalized focus guides and incentives via gamification.

Sustaihub

Helps listed companies to collect and coordinate ESG data with an integrated management system.

Wallet Codes

One-stop platform for gamers to buy digital vouchers with ease and redeem in peace.

We Play Sport

An app that helps grassroots sports teams win more of their games through automated match video capture, statistical analysis, and shareable highlights.

Hashtag: #500Global

About 500 Global 

is a venture capital firm with $2.7B in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,700 companies operating in 81 countries. Our portfolio includes 49 companies valued at over $1 billion and 150+ companies valued at over $100 million. Our 180+ plus team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

About TTA 

Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) is a deep tech startup ecosystem building program bringing academic/R&D talents, startups, accelerators, corporate and investors under one roof.

Located in Taipei Arena with 3,000+ m2 co-working and event space specifically designed for tech innovation, Taiwan Tech Arena aims to cultivate deep technology entrepreneurship, foster commercialization of innovation and build a vibrant cross border deep tech startup ecosystem.